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1 Nursing Table of Contents Nursing Programs Program Objectives... 2 Accreditation... 2 Equal Opportunity Statement... 2 Iowa Core Performance Standards For Health Career Programs Admission Process for PN and ADN Program Admission Process for LPN Applicant to Bridge Course Criminal Record/Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Registry Checks Health and Welfare of Students Transfer Courses Guidelines for Placing Applicants on Accepted and Alternate List Unique Characteristics of Program Guidelines for Reentry to the Nursing Program Practical Nursing Curriculum Associate Degree Nursing Curriculum Fall Entry Associate Degree Nursing Curriculum Spring Entry Associate Degree Nursing Curriculum Evening/Weekend Associate Degree Nursing Curriculum LPN Transfer Student Summer Entry, Spring Cohort Plan for Ensuring NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN Passage Clinical and Preceptorship Experience Supplemental Information Nsg\Student Handbook\ \Prospective Bulletin Index.doc

2 IOWA LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAMS We are happy to learn of your interest in the Nursing Programs at Iowa Lakes Community College. Iowa Lakes Community College offers both the Practical Nursing and the Associate Degree Nursing programs. Your career goals will determine which program you choose to attend. You have the option of attending the full-time daytime program at the Emmetsburg campus or the part-time evening/weekend program at one of the outlying campuses. Students are first admitted to the college in the Nursing Program General Studies track. This does not mean the student has been accepted into the Practical Nursing or Associated Degree Nursing programs. The General Studies Track allows students to strengthen their academic base while completing the application process to the Nursing Program. The Practical Nursing (PN) program prepares the student to take the PN NCLEX exam and to become licensed as a practical nurse. The licensed practical nurse provides patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in hospitals, long term care facilities, physicians offices, and home health care agencies. The Practical Nursing program is offered as a full-time daytime option at the Emmetsburg campus. The Practical Nursing program consists of a three semester curriculum that starts in the fall semester. The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) curriculum prepares the student to take the RN NCLEX exam and become licensed as a registered nurse. The licensed registered nurse provides patient care utilizing the nursing process. Registered nurses also carry out the prescribed orders of the physician in hospitals, long term care facilities, physicians' offices, home health care agencies, hospice, and other areas. The Associate Degree Nursing program is offered as a full-time daytime option at the Emmetsburg campus or as a part-time evening/weekend option at the Spirit Lake/Spencer and Algona campuses. The full-time option has a fall and spring semester start. The part-time evening/weekend option has a fall semester start every other year. The Associate Degree Nursing full-time daytime program consists of a five semester curriculum. The Associate Degree Nursing part-time evening/weekend program consists of a seven semester curriculum. Students in the part-time evening/weekend option may complete the arts and science courses prior to beginning any nursing courses, extending the length of study to seven or more semesters. In addition, in the part-time evening/weekend option nursing courses may extend past the length of a traditional semester. Associate Degree Nursing graduates may further their education by completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN). BSN nurses have added skills in assessing, promoting and maintaining the health of individuals and groups, and may seek practice in a variety of settings. The Nursing Program at Iowa Lakes Community College is a part of the Iowa Board of Nursing Articulation Plan for RN-BSN Nursing Education. This plan facilitates educational articulation NSG\Student Handbook \Prospective Bulletin.doc

3 for students among and between institutions and minimizes repetition in BSN programs of study. Representatives of RN-BSN programs at Iowa Lakes Community College are The University of Iowa and Briar Cliff University. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES 1. Prepare students to meet Iowa Lakes Community College requirements for a diploma in Practical Nursing or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing. 2. Prepare students to write the licensure examination for practical nursing and/or registered nursing. 3. Prepare students for entry level practice. 4. Meet Iowa Board of Nursing accreditation standards. 5. Provide the structure that allows for articulation among educational levels from secondary through BSN. 6. Assist students in growth toward optimal potential. 7. Maintain a quality program that meets student and employer needs and reflects the current health care environment. ACCREDITATION Iowa Lakes Community College is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association. The nursing program is approved by the Iowa Lakes Community College Board of Trustees, the State Board of Education, and the Iowa Board of Nursing. EQUAL OPPTUNITY STATEMENT It is the policy of Iowa Lakes Community College not to discriminate on the basis of gender, race, national origin, creed, age, marital status, disability genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable law in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies as required by Title VI and VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX, Title VI Title VII, or Section 504 may be directed to Kathy Muller, Affirmative Action Officer, Iowa Lakes Community College, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, Iowa, ; to the Director of the Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, Iowa; or to the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Kansas City, Missouri. A formal discrimination complaint process is published in the Student Handbook, Faculty Handbook, Board Policies, and Administrative Procedures of the college. Page 2

4 IOWA CE PERFMANCE STANDARDS F HEALTH CARE CAREER PROGRAMS Iowa Community Colleges have developed the following Core Performance Standards for all applicants to Health Care Career Programs. These standards are based upon required abilities that are compatible with effective performance in health care careers. Applicants unable to meet the Core Performance Standards are responsible for discussing the possibility of reasonable accommodations with the designated institutional office. The successful student must be competent in math, be able to read and comprehend textbooks with speed and accuracy and have a strong foundation in the sciences. Before final admission into a health career program, applicants are responsible for providing medical and other documentation related to any disability and the appropriate accommodations needed to meet the Core Performance Standards. These materials must be submitted in accordance with the institution s ADA Policy. CAPABILITY STANDARD SOME EXAMPLES OF NECESSARY ACTIVITES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE) Cognitive- Perception Critical Thinking Interpersonal Communication Mobility The ability to perceive events realistically, to think clearly and rationally, and to function appropriately in routine and stressful situations. Critical thinking ability sufficient for sound clinical judgment. Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact appropriately with individuals, families and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds. Communication abilities in English sufficient for appropriate interaction with others in verbal and written form. Ambulatory capability to sufficiently maintain a center of gravity when met with an opposing force as in lifting, supporting, and/or transferring a client/ resident. Identify changes in client/resident health status Handle multiple priorities in stressful situations Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical situations Develop plans of care Establish rapport with clients/ residents and colleagues Demonstrate high degree of patience Manage a variety of client/resident expressions (anger, fear, hostility) in a calm manner Read, understand, write and speak English competently Explain treatment procedures Initiate health teaching Document client/resident responses Validate responses/messages with others The ability to propel wheelchairs, stretchers, etc., alone or with assistance as available Page 3

5 CAPABILITY STANDARD SOME EXAMPLES OF NECESSARY ACTIVITES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE) Motor Skills Hearing Visual Tactile Activity Tolerance Environmental Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective care and documentation. Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs. Visual ability sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in client/resident care, accurate color discrimination. Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment, inclusive size, shape, temperature and texture. The ability to tolerate lengthy periods of physical activity. Ability to tolerate environmental stressors. Position clients/residents Reach, manipulate, and operate equipment, instruments and supplies Electronic documentation/ keyboarding Lift, carry, push and pull Perform CPR Hears monitor alarms, emergency signals, auscultatory sounds, cries for help Hears telephone interactions/ dictation Observes client/resident responses Discriminates color changes Accurately reads measurement of client/resident related equipment Perform palpation Performs functions of physical examination and/or those related to therapeutic intervention, e.g. insertion of a catheter Move quickly and/or continuously Tolerate long periods of standing and/or sitting Adapt to rotating shifts Work with chemicals and detergents Tolerate exposure to fumes and odors Work in areas that are close and crowded Work in areas of potential physical violence Reviewed Spring 2011 Page 4

6 ADMISSION PROCESS F PN AND ADN PROGRAM Admission to the Practical and Associate Degree Nursing program is on a selective basis. Because of the academic demands of a curriculum that prepares graduates to take a national licensing exam (NCLEX) and to perform safe nursing care in clinical situations, applicants must meet certain academic standards for admission. Final acceptance of the applicant into the selected nursing program is granted based on the criteria listed below. The applicant will be notified in writing of the decision. The application deadline is July 1 st for the fall semester and December 1 st for the spring semester. Admission Criteria 1. Submit formal application to Iowa Lakes Community College Nursing Program indicating Practical or Associate Degree Nursing. 2. Participate in a nursing program advisement session. Information will be provided about the nursing program admission and curriculum requirements. a. Students can schedule an advisement session at the Emmetsburg campus by calling , ext or b. Students are required to attend an advising session within one year prior to admission to the Nursing Program. Additional Admission Criteria for Spring 2014: 1. Submit official high school transcript(s)/ged scores and college transcript(s) to Iowa Lakes Community College, Admissions Office, 3200 College Drive, Emmetsburg, IA a. A high school diploma with minimum GPA of 2.5 or GED mean score of 550. b. A student who does not have the minimum high school GPA or GED score may be considered for admission if he/she completes Human Anatomy & Physiology I, Human Growth and Development, and Nutrition with a GPA of at least 2.5. The student is required to contact the nursing program to request a review of the student s application and transcripts when grades have been completed. The student would still have to meet the HESI A2 exam admission criteria. 2. Complete the HESI A 2 Admission Exam. Students must attend an advising session prior to taking the HESI A 2 exam. a. The minimum score for PN admission is a composite score of 70 with a minimum score of 70 in the individual Math and Reading Comprehension exams. b. The minimum score for ADN admission is a composite score of 75 with a minimum score of 75 in the individual Math and Reading Comprehension exams. c. Applicants may take the HESI A 2 exam twice. A student must wait a minimum of 30 days and have a documented meeting with an advisor before repeating the exam. d. HESI A 2 results are valid if taken at Iowa Lakes Community College within three years prior to beginning the nursing program. Page 5

7 Additional Admission Criteria for Fall 2014 and thereafter: 1. Submit official high school transcript(s)/ged scores and college transcript(s) to Iowa Lakes Community College, Admissions Office, 3200 College Drive, Emmetsburg, IA a. A high school diploma with minimum GPA of 2.75 for ADN applicants and 2.5 for PN applicants or GED mean score of 550. b. A student who does not have the minimum high school GPA or GED score may be considered for admission if he/she completes Human Anatomy & Physiology I, Human Growth and Development, and Nutrition with a GPA of at least 2.75 for ADN applicants and 2.5 for PN applicants. The student is required to contact the nursing program to request a review of the student s application and transcripts when grades have been completed. 2. Submit ACT or SAT composite score of a. 20 for ADN applicants 1) 18 if taken before ) 1410 SAT b. 18 for PN applicants 1) 15 if taken before ) 1290 SAT PN and ADN Program Prerequisites: 1. Basic skills assessment in writing, reading and mathematics are done with every entering student at Iowa Lakes Community College utilizing one of the following: ACT, ASSET or Compass. Based on these scores, a student may be required to take developmental courses to strengthen academic skills. All developmental courses must be completed before entering core nursing courses. 2. Students are required to provide documentation that they have successfully completed and passed a 75 hour Certified Nurse Aide, HSC-172 course. Challenge scores will not be accepted in lieu of course completion. Licensed Practical Nurses applying to the ADN program will not need to meet the Certified Nurse Aide prerequisite. Students who have successfully completed an equivalent course would not be required to meet the CNA requirement. Documentation must include a college or continuing education transcript or certificate. 3. Students new to Iowa Lakes Community College Nursing Program will attend a Nursing Program orientation before the beginning of either the Practical or Associate Degree Nursing programs. At this time students will meet with the nursing faculty, register for classes, and receive information about the upcoming year. ADN Program Additional Prerequisites: 1. Must successfully complete two semesters of high school chemistry or a four credit college chemistry course (equivalent to College Chemistry I, CHM-151 and Lab, CHM-151B) with a grade of C or higher. 2. Must successfully complete Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO-168) with a grade of C or higher. 3. Must successfully complete Nutrition (HSC-163 or BIO-151) with a grade C or higher. Page 6

8 PN Program Additional Prerequisites: 1. Must successfully complete a high school computer application course or a college level introductory computer course (equivalent to Computer Familiarization, CSC-101) with a grade of C or higher. PN and ADN Program Requirements: 1. In order to be assigned to a clinical rotation documentation must be submitted and approved by CertifiedBackground.com before the final week of the previous semester. Failure to comply will result in not being assigned to a clinical rotation. It is the student s responsibility to stay current throughout the nursing program. Students may not attend clinical experiences until all documents have been submitted, approved and remain current. a. Students are required to provide documentation of a physical exam including completed and up to date immunizations. b. Students are required to hold a current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR card. c. Students are required to complete a Criminal Record/Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Registry Checks and be approved for clinical. 2. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone or tablet while in the nursing program to access electronic books (ebooks) and to access courses that have an online format (ecompanion). ADMISSION PROCESS F LPN APPLICANT TO BRIDGE COURSE For prospective students who are currently licensed as a LPN, the following admission criteria will be used to determine admission to the Summer 2014 Bridge to ADN Program. Students will complete Bridging into the Associate Degree Nursing Program, ADN-129 in the Summer 2014 and will transition into the ADN program at the 3 rd semester. The application deadline is January 1 st for the Summer 2014 semester. Admission Criteria: 1. Submit formal application to Iowa Lakes Community College Nursing Program indicating Associate Degree Nursing. 2. Submit official high school transcript(s)/ged scores and college transcript(s) to Iowa Lakes Community College, Admissions Office, 3200 College Drive, Emmetsburg, IA a. Submit transcript showing completion of a Practical Nursing program with a GPA of a 2.5 or greater. b. Students not meeting the core Practical Nursing program GPA requirement may take Microbiology and Pathophysiology and may be granted admission if the student achieves a GPA of 2.5 in these two courses. 3. Participate in a nursing program advisement session. Information will be provided about the nursing program admission and curriculum requirements. a. Students can schedule an advisement session at the Emmetsburg campus by calling , ext or b. Students are required to attend an advising session within one year prior to admission to the Nursing Program. Page 7

9 4. Submit ACT or SAT composite score of a. 20 for ADN applicants 1) 18 if taken before ) 1410 SAT 5. Submit evidence of a current LPN license. ADN Program Prerequisites: 1. Basic skills assessment in writing, reading and mathematics are done with every entering student at Iowa Lakes Community College utilizing one of the following: ACT, ASSET or Compass. Based on these scores, a student may be required to take developmental courses to strengthen academic skills. All developmental courses must be completed before entering core nursing courses. 2. Students are required to provide documentation that they have successfully completed and passed a 75 hour Certified Nurse Aide, HSC-172 course. Challenge scores will not be accepted in lieu of course completion. Licensed Practical Nurses applying to the ADN program will not need to meet the Certified Nurse Aide prerequisite. Students who have successfully completed an equivalent course would not be required to meet the CNA requirement. Documentation must include a college or continuing education transcript or certificate. 3. Students new to Iowa Lakes Community College Nursing Program will attend a Nursing Program orientation before the beginning of either the Practical or Associate Degree Nursing programs. At this time students will meet with the nursing faculty, register for classes, and receive information about the upcoming year. ADN Program Additional Prerequisites: 1. Must successfully complete two semesters of high school chemistry or a four credit college chemistry course (equivalent to College Chemistry I, CHM-151 and Lab, CHM-151B) with a grade of C or higher. 2. Must successfully complete Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO-168) with a grade of C or higher. 3. Must successfully complete Nutrition (HSC-163 or BIO-151) with a grade C or higher. ADN Program Requirements: 1. In order to be assigned to a clinical rotation documentation must be submitted and approved by CertifiedBackground.com before the final week of the previous semester. Failure to comply will result in not being assigned to a clinical rotation. It is the student s responsibility to stay current throughout the nursing program. Students may not attend clinical experiences until all documents have been submitted, approved and remain current. a. Students are required to provide documentation of a physical exam including completed and up to date immunizations. b. Students are required to hold a current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR card. c. Students are required to complete a Criminal Record/Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Registry Checks and be approved for clinical. Page 8

10 2. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone or tablet while in the nursing program to access electronic books (ebooks) and to access courses that have an online format (ecompanion). CRIMINAL RECD/CHILD AND DEPENDENT ADULT ABUSE REGISTRY CHECKS Students enrolled in a nursing course with a clinical component will be required to complete a residency history, national criminal background check, child and dependent adult abuse registry checks, and sex offender check completed prior to beginning nursing courses. Any student who is not continuously enrolled in the nursing program, regardless of reason, must complete a new national criminal background check, child and dependent adult abuse registry checks, sex offender, and nationwide healthcare fraud and abuse check prior to entering the nursing program. Students assigned to a clinical experience at a health care facility, home care agency or nursing home licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health will also be required to complete a Minnesota criminal background check. The Iowa or Minnesota Department of Human Services have the final authority in determining whether prohibition of the student s involvement in a clinical experience is warranted. If the student is rejected for participation in a clinical experience or if the student refuses to submit to the registry checks, the student will be unable to complete the clinical courses, assignments, or graduate from the nursing program. It is the student s responsibility to report any criminal, child abuse or adult abuse charges pending against his/her record. Furthermore, in compliance with 655 Iowa Administrative Code 2.5(5), students and prospective students are hereby notified that they may not take a nursing course with a clinical component if they have: 1) been denied licensure by the board 2) a license currently suspended, surrendered or revoked in any U.S. jurisdiction 3) a license/registration currently suspended, surrendered or revoked in another country due to disciplinary action Anyone applying for an Iowa nursing license is required to complete a federal criminal background check. Due to a change in Chapter of the Iowa Code, the Iowa Board of Nursing will now consider all criminal records of applicants. The question regarding criminal record on the examination application previously read Have you been convicted of a felony? The question now reads Have you ever pled guilty to, or been convicted of, a criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation? (Include deferred judgments) Exam applicants will need to submit, with the examination application, photocopies of court records; i.e. judgment entry or sentencing order. The Iowa Board of Nursing has no statutory authority to review the felony conviction of a student of nursing who has neither completed the nursing program approved by the Board nor filed an application with the Board. The Iowa Board of Nursing staff will NOT answer Page 9

11 questions regarding an individual s criminal record. All convictions MUST be submitted and will be reviewed. HEALTH AND WELFARE OF STUDENTS Health documentation and other program requirements must be submitted and approved before attending a nursing course with a clinical component. Students will be required to have an account with CertifiedBackground.com. This company will complete the criminal background check, monitor health documentation and other program requirements. Information will be provided at nursing orientation regarding setting up an account and submitting required documents to CertifiedBackground.com. 1. In order to be assigned to a clinical rotation documentation must be submitted and approved by CertifiedBackground.com before the final week of the previous semester. Failure to comply will result in not being assigned to a clinical rotation. It is the student s responsibility to stay current throughout the nursing program. Students may not attend clinical experiences until all documents have been submitted, approved and remain current. 2. A new physical exam will be required every three years. The Iowa Lakes Community College Physical Exam form must be completed by physician (MD/DO), nurse practitioner (ARNP/NP), or physician assistant (PA-C) within six months of entry. 3. The following immunizations/testing are required. All vaccinations and testing will be done through the student s private health care provider. The college is not responsible for the cost of the vaccine/testing. a. Tuberculosis: Proof of Tuberculin skin test or QuantiFeron Gold test within the last six months prior to entry to the Nursing Program. This procedure must be repeated yearly. It is recommended that students who have received the BCG (bacilli Calmette-Guerin) vaccine be tested with the QuantiFeron Gold test. Initially, if either test is positive or reactive a physician s evaluation of the student s TB status and a statement approving client contact must be submitted. Subsequently on an annual basis, any student who has tested positive or reactive must be evaluated by their health care provider or complete the TB Conversion Assessment. b. Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): Proof of immunity by vaccination (two doses) of MMR or positive blood titer for all three diseases. Note: The first dose must be after your first birthday and in 1957 or later. The second dose must be at least 28 days after the first dose (usually given at age 4-6 year or later). If a titer is negative, you must receive a booster vaccine and provide evidence of a positive titer. c. Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap): Proof of vaccination within the last 10 years. d. Chicken Pox (Varicella): One of the following is required: 2 vaccination (28 days apart) positive antibody titer (lab report required) medically documented history of disease. e. Hepatitis B Vaccine Series: Proof of vaccination series (three doses), or positive blood titer. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends a blood titer 1-2 months after the third dose to determine immunity. If you have received the Hepatitis B vaccine and do not have documentation, a blood titer will be required. Before students can start clinical, at least two vaccines will be required if they will be working with patients or may come into contact with blood and/or body fluids. Page 10

12 f. Influenza: Annual vaccination required during the current flu season. (No later than February 1 st ) 4. The following immunization is recommended. a. Meningitis: Information regarding this vaccine can be found in the Iowa Lakes Community College Student Handbook and Planner. All college students receive Meningitis information, and may choose to receive or decline the vaccine. Students are encouraged to discuss this with their health care provider. 5. The Iowa Department of Health guidelines will be followed relating to issues of communicable disease. Participation in clinical experiences may be restricted in compliance with these guidelines. 6. It is the student s responsibility to inform Nursing Coordinator and individual clinical instructor regarding any limitations/conditions. The student must sign a Waiver of Liability which describes prescribed limitations while engaging in the classroom and/or clinical activities. If a student s health condition does not meet the Iowa Core Performance Standards (refer to pages 3-4), the Nursing Program reserves the right to restrict participation in clinical experiences. 7. Each student is responsible for his or her own physical well-being. Iowa Lakes Community College does not purchase or carry health and/or accident insurance on students. Iowa Lakes Community College nor its employees or representatives will be responsible for medical bills if/or when they advise a student to seek medical attention for an illness or injury. Information on purchasing a health and/or accident insurance policy from a private vendor is available in the Campus Business Office. 8. In the event of any accident or exposure to blood or body fluids in the clinical setting, the students are covered under the Iowa Lakes Community College Workers Compensation program. The student will follow the institution s protocol for care of the accident or injury and the institution/college policy regarding appropriate documentation. 9. Iowa Lakes Community College does not carry insurance to cover the theft of student s personal property. Therefore, neither Iowa Lakes Community College nor its employees or representatives will be responsible for the loss of student personal property by theft, fire, or any other means. Students are encouraged to obtain insurance for their personal property from their private insurance agency. 10. It is recommended that the student work only limited hours prior to the scheduled classroom hours. A student may not work within eight hours prior to a scheduled clinical shift. It is also recommended that students avoid scheduling additional courses that conflict with classroom/clinical preparation. Rationale: A student who does not have adequate rest or preparation prior to clinical may jeopardize client safety, as well as college relations with the clinical facilities. 11. Iowa Lakes Community College is considered a government building and will comply with the new state of Iowa law concerning tobacco use effective July 1, 2008, for all college property including the parking lots and grounds. For more information call or visit NO SMOKING Pursuant to the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is also not permitted during any clinical experience. Page 11

13 TRANSFER COURSES 1. An official college transcript must be critiqued by the Registrar to assure content covered is comparable to Iowa Lakes courses. If content is not similar, students will be required to take additional course work to meet Iowa Lakes requirements. In order for a course to transfer into the Nursing Program curriculum, it must have been completed with a minimum grade of a C. GUIDELINES F PLACING APPLICANTS ON ACCEPTED AND STAND-BY LIST When the number of accepted applicants exceeds available positions in the nursing program, positions will be filled chronologically from the earliest file completion date to the latest date. File completion is defined as the date when all items are in the file. If more than one file is completed on the same date, the application date will be used in determining status. When all available positions are filled, additional accepted applicants are placed on a stand-by list and may be moved into the program as positions become available. Students on stand-by will be given priority for next entry date. UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS OF PROGRAM 1. Arts and Science courses may be taken prior to beginning nursing program core courses. Each semester of nursing track/core courses (courses highlighted in yellow) must be taken in sequence. All courses must be completed with at least a "C" or P in classroom/clinical courses to advance to the next semester. 2. If a student fails to successfully complete a classroom or clinical/preceptorship course, the failed course and corresponding classroom and clinical/preceptorship course must be repeated. GUIDELINES F REENTRY TO THE NURSING PROGRAM Students who do not progress through the curriculum on a continuous basis are considered to be a reentry student. This may include students who are unsuccessful academically or who choose to sit out one or more semesters for personal reasons. 1. Any students who has failed a classroom or clinical course must meet with the Success Planning Committee to discuss progression in the Nursing Program and the following: a. factors affecting classroom/clinical grade b. plan for successful completion c. identify the semester/year and campus of reentry 2. The student must request to return to the Nursing Program by contacting the Direction of Nursing Education in writing. Requests will be accepted no later than five days following the end of the semester. The student must provide the following information: a. identify the course (classroom/clinical) to be repeated including semester/year and campus of reentry b. factors resulting in the need for this reentry Page 12

14 c. plan for successful completion d. if a student is out for more than one semester (not including the summer semester) a new application to the college must be submitted e. Send the above information to: Kendra Seiler RN, MSN Direction of Nursing Education Iowa Lakes Community College 3200 College Drive Emmetsburg, Iowa kseiler@iowalakes.edu f. The student must sign the contract and comply with all terms. g. Failure to comply with the contract will result in dismissal from the program. 3. Acceptance will be determined based on the following criteria. Reentry requests will be reviewed and ranked according to the criteria listed at end of the semester during which request is made. a. GPA for most recently completed semester b. Classroom and clinical attendance c. Grade for the course requested to be repeated GPA for Current 3.0 or higher Semester 3 points Classroom and <3 days Clinical 3 points Attendance Class Grade % 3 points points 4-5 days 2 points 78-89% 2 points point 6-7days 1 point 69-77% 1 point Less than points 8 or > 0 points <68% 0 points 4. The following guidelines will be used for a student who requests to transfer from the ADN program to the PN program: a. A student who has completed the first semester of the ADN program will be required to enter into the first semester of the PN Program. b. A student who has completed the second semester of the ADN program or beyond will be required to enter into the second semester of the PN Program. 5. The Nursing Program Admission Committee reserves the right to deny reentry to any student. Reentry is dependent on availability of classroom and clinical space. 6. Students entering the program prior to Fall 2013 may repeat each nursing course only once. These courses are identified with ADN or PNN prefixes or Dosage Calculations, HSC-152 and Concepts in Pharmacology, HSC-153. Students failing Dosage Calculations, HSC-151 for the second time may take Dosage Calculations, HSC-152 and repeat it once. 7. Students beginning Fall 2013: If a student fails or withdraws from a core nursing course, the student will be allowed to repeat in accordance with the following statements. a. The core nursing courses are identified with ADN or PNN prefixes or Dosage Calculations, HSC-152, Concepts in Pharmacology, HSC-153 and Health Informatics, HSC-202. Page 13

15 b. A student in the Practical Nursing Program may repeat no more than one core nursing course (PNN). (For example Practical Nursing I and Practical Nursing I Clinical are viewed as one course) c. A student in the Associate Degree Nursing Program may repeat no more than two core nursing courses (ADN). (For example Basic Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing and Basic Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical are viewed as one course) Page 14

16 Iowa Lakes Community College Practical Nursing Program Fall Entry Program 46 credits Required Arts & Science Courses that must be Completed Prior to Core Nursing Courses Required Courses that may be Taken Prior to Admission to Practical Nursing Courses Requiring Admission to Practical Nursing Prerequisites: Must be completed with a grade C or higher prior to starting the 1 st Semester CSC-101 Computer Familiarization 1 1 Semester of High School Computer Applications Course HSC Certified Nurse Aide HEAL-115 (Non Credit) 3 1 st Semester BIO-168 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab 4 HSC-163 or BIO-151 Nutrition 3 HSC-153 Concepts in Pharmacology 3 HSC-152 Dosage Calculations 2 PNN-664 Practical Nursing I 4 PNN-665 Practical Nursing I Clinical 1 Total Credits 1 st Semester 17 2 nd Semester BIO-173 Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab 4 HSC-186 Human Growth and Development or 3 PSY-121 Developmental Psychology PNN-662 Practical Nursing II 7 PNN-666 Practical Nursing II Clinical 3 Total Credits 2 nd Semester 17 3 rd Semester COM-725 Workplace Communications 2 PNN-663 Practical Nursing III 4 PNN-667 Practical Nursing III Preceptorship 2 Total Credits 3 rd Semester 8 Students considering a higher degree in nursing (ADN or BSN) should enroll in ENG-105 Composition I and SPC-101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication in place of COM-725 Workplace Communications. Page 15

17 Iowa Lakes Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program Fall Entry Program 83 credits Required Arts & Science Courses that must be Completed Prior to Core Nursing Courses Required Courses that may be Taken Prior to Admission to Associate Degree Nursing Courses Requiring Admission to Associate Degree Nursing Prerequisites: Must be completed with a grade C or higher prior to starting the 1 st Semester BIO-168 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab 4 HSC-163 or BIO-151 Nutrition 3 CHM-151 College Chemistry Two semesters of High School Chemistry 4 HSC Certified Nurse Aide HEAL-115 (Non Credit) 3 Total Credits Prerequisites 14 1 st Semester BIO-173 Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab 4 HSC-186 or PSY-121 Human Growth and Development Development Psychology 3 ADN-106 Success in Nursing 1 HSC-152 Dosage Calculations 2 *ADN-107 Introduction to Nursing Concepts 4 *ADN-108 Introduction to Nursing Concepts Lab 2 Total Credits 1 st Semester 16 2 nd Semester HSC-153 Concepts in Pharmacology 3 HSC-202 Health Informatics 2 *ADN-514 Care of the Aging Adult 2 *ADN-515 Care of the Aging Adult Clinical 1 *ADN-564 Basic Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing 4 *ADN-565 Basic Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical 2 Total Credits 2 nd Semester 14 3 rd Semester PSY-111 Introduction to Psychology 3 ENG-105 Composition I 3 BIO-186 Microbiology 4 SPC-101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Total Credits 3 rd Semester 13 4 th Semester *ADN-567 Advanced Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing 7 *ADN-568 Advanced Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical 2 ADN-467 Mental Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 ADN-468 Women s Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 Total Credits 4 th Semester 14 5 th Semester ADN-590 Care of the Critically Ill or Injured Client 3 ADN-820 The Professional Nurse 2 ADN-817 Professional Nursing Preceptorship 2 ADN-816 Professional Nursing Clinical 2 ADN-467 Mental Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 ADN-468 Women s Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 Total Credits 5 th Semester 12 TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 83 * Course revisions including combining class and clinical are pending curriculum approval. Total program credits will remain the same. Page 16

18 Iowa Lakes Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program Spring Entry Program 83 credits Required Arts & Science Courses that must be Completed Prior to Core Nursing Courses Required Courses that may be Taken Prior to Admission to Associate Degree Nursing Courses Requiring Admission to Associate Degree Nursing Prerequisites: Must be completed with a grade C or higher prior to starting the 1 st Semester BIO-168 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab 4 HSC-163 or BIO-151 Nutrition 3 CHM-151 College Chemistry Two semesters of High School Chemistry 4 HSC Certified Nurse Aide HEAL-115 (Non Credit) 3 Total Prerequisite Credits 14 1 st Semester BIO-173 Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab 4 ADN-106 Success in Nursing 1 HSC-152 Dosage Calculations 2 *ADN-107 Introduction to Nursing Concepts 4 *ADN-108 Introduction to Nursing Concepts Lab 2 Total Credits 1 st Semester 16 2 nd Semester PSY-111 Introduction to Psychology 3 ENG-105 Composition I 3 BIO-186 Microbiology 4 SPC-101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 Total Credits 2 nd Semester 13 3 rd Semester HSC-153 Concepts in Pharmacology 3 HSC-202 Health Informatics 2 *ADN-514 Care of the Aging Adult 2 *ADN-515 Care of the Aging Adult Clinical 1 *ADN-564 Basic Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing 4 *ADN-565 Basic Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical 2 Total Credits 3 rd Semester 14 4 th Semester *ADN-567 Advanced Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing 7 *ADN-568 Advanced Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical 2 ADN-467 Mental Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 ADN-468 Women s Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 Total Credits 4 th Semester 14 5 th Semester ADN-590 Care of the Critically Ill or Injured Client 3 ADN-820 The Professional Nurse 2 ADN-817 Professional Nursing Preceptorship 2 ADN-816 Professional Nursing Clinical 2 ADN-467 Mental Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 ADN-468 Women s Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 Total Credits 5 th Semester 12 TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS 83 * Course revisions including combining class and clinical are pending curriculum approval. Total program credits will remain the same. Page 17

19 Iowa Lakes Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program Fall Entry Evening/Weekend Program 83 credits Required Arts & Science Courses that must be Completed Prior to Core Nursing Courses Required Courses that may be Taken Prior to Admission to Associate Degree Nursing Courses Requiring Admission to Associate Degree Nursing Prerequisites: Must be completed with a grade C or higher prior to starting the 1 st Semester BIO-168 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab 4 HSC-163 or BIO-151 Nutrition 3 CHM-151 College Chemistry Two semesters of High School Chemistry 4 HSC Certified Nurse Aide HEAL-115 (Non Credit) 3 1 st Semester Fall 2014 BIO-173 Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab 4 HSC-186 or PSY-121 Human Growth and Development Development Psychology 3 ADN-106 Success in Nursing 1 HSC-152 Dosage Calculations 2 *ADN-107 Introduction to Nursing Concepts 4 *ADN-108 Introduction to Nursing Concepts Lab 2 Total Credits 1 st Semester 16 2 nd Semester Spring 2015 ENG-105 Composition I 3 *ADN-514 Care of the Aging Adult 2 *ADN-515 Care of the Aging Adult Clinical 1 HSC-202 Health Informatics 2 HSC-153 Concepts in Pharmacology 3 Total Credits 2 nd Semester 11 3 rd Semester Summer 2015 PSY-111 Introduction to Psychology 3 *ADN-564 Basic Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing 4 *ADN-565 Basic Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical 2 Total Credits 3 rd Semester 9 4 th Semester Fall 2015 BIO-186 Microbiology 4 ADN-467 Mental Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 ADN-468 Women s Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 Total Credits 4 th Semester 9 5 th Semester Spring 2016 *ADN-567 Advanced Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing 7 *ADN-568 Advanced Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical 2 Total Credits 5 th Semester 9 6 th Semester Summer 2016 SPC-101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 ADN-467 Mental Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 ADN-468 Women s Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 Total Credits 6 th Semester 8 7 th Semester Fall 2016 ADN-590 Care of the Critically Ill or Injured Client 3 ADN-820 The Professional Nurse 2 ADN-816 Professional Nursing Preceptorship 2 ADN-817 Professional Nursing Clinical 2 Total Credits 7 th Semester 7 * Course revisions including combining class and clinical are pending curriculum approval. Total program credits will remain the same. Page 18

20 Iowa Lakes Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program LPN Transfer Students Summer Entry, Spring Cohort 85 credits Required Arts & Science Courses that must be Completed Prior to Core Nursing Courses Required Courses that may be Taken Prior to Admission to Associate Degree Nursing Courses Requiring Admission to Associate Degree Nursing Prerequisites: Student must be licensed as a Practical Nurse and the following courses must be completed with a grade C or higher prior to starting the 1 st Semester BIO-168 Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab 4 BIO-173 Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab 4 HSC-186 Human Growth and Development or 3 PSY-121 Developmental Psychology HSC-163 or BIO-151 Nutrition 3 COM-725 Workplace Communication 2 Total Arts & Science Credits 16 Total PN Program Credits 26 1 st Semester Summer 2014 ADN-129 Bridging into the Associate Degree Nursing Program 2 BIO-186 Microbiology 4 PSY-111 Intro to Psychology 3 Total Credits 1 st Semester 9 2 nd Semester Fall 2014 *ADN-564 Basic Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing 4 *ADN-565 Basic Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical 2 HSC-202 Health Informatics 2 Total Credits 2 nd Semester 8 3 rd Semester Spring 2015 *ADN-567 Advanced Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing 7 *ADN-568 Advanced Concepts in Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical 2 ADN-467 Mental Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 ADN-468 Women s Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 Total Credits 3 rd Semester 14 4 th Semester Summer 2015 ADN-590 Care of the Critically Ill or Injured Client 3 ADN-820 The Professional Nurse 2 ADN-817 Professional Nursing Preceptorship 2 ADN-816 Professional Nursing Clinical 2 ADN-467 Mental Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 ADN-468 Women s Health Concepts (includes clinical component) 5 Total Credits 4 th Semester 12 TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS (including PN Plan of Study) 85 * Course revisions including combining class and clinical are pending curriculum approval. Total program credits will remain the same. Students considering a higher degree in nursing (BSN) should enroll in ENG-105 Composition I and SPC-101 Fundamentals of Oral Communication in place of COM-725 Workplace Communications. Page 19

21 PLAN F ENSURING NCLEX-PN AND NCLEX-RN PASSAGE In order to determine readiness of preparation for taking the NCLEX exam, PN and ADN students will take periodic testing each semester. Any student identified as at risk for failing their NCLEX exam will meet with the Success Planning Committee and develop a written plan for remediation. CLINICAL AND PRECEPTSHIP EXPERIENCE A primary strength of community college nursing education is that students, early in their education, begin applying in the clinical setting what they have learned in the classroom. Clinical experiences take place at area hospitals and nursing homes. Nursing faculty instruct, supervise and evaluate students delivering nursing care to assigned clients/residents. Additional experiences occur at physician s offices, community and home health agencies at various mental health and maternal-child health agencies. Students will be assigned to a clinical site and shift at the beginning of each rotation. Clinical assignments may change from rotation to rotation to provide students a variety of clinical experiences. Clinical shifts vary from 6 to 10 hours in length depending on the clinical course requirement. Students may be assigned either daytime or evening shifts. Clinical sites are located in the 5 county area including counties in southern Minnesota. Students may be assigned any clinical location and will therefore need reliable transportation. Students may be expected to obtain patient assignments the day before scheduled clinical days. Students need to allow time in their schedule for obtaining their patient assignment which includes going to the assigned facility, gathering and researching patient s health information. In addition to supervised clinical experiences students will be provided an opportunity to participate in a preceptorship. A preceptorship affords students an opportunity to work one on one with an LPN or RN. The Practical Nursing program preceptorship is scheduled in the third semester and consists of 128 hours in a long-term care setting. Associate Degree Nursing students will have the opportunity to apply for a preceptorship experience in the 5 th or 7 th semester of the ADN program. ADN students who meet the criteria for the preceptorship will participate in a 64 hour patient care experience under the supervision of a registered nurse in various health care settings. ADN students who do not meet the preceptorship criteria or choose not to apply to the preceptorship will participate in a 48 hour clinical experience. SUPPLEMENTAL INFMATION 1. Any student having a name, residence, telephone number, or change after initial application, must notify the business office, records office, and the Nursing Program Office Associate to ensure accuracy of personal records. 2. Students are required to make full payment of tuition and fees by the first day of the current term. No student may register in any new term who has a prior indebtedness to the college, and the official transcript and diploma will be withheld. If payment arrangements are not Page 20

22 made by the end of the current semester students will not be able to register for classes; therefore, their seat in the nursing program will not be held for the next semester. 3. Textbooks/Course Syllabi/Nursing Program Student Handbook a. Textbooks and syllabi will be purchased prior to the beginning of each semester. Textbooks will be available for purchase through the Bookstore one week prior to the beginning of classes. If a student has financial aid, Bookstore Vouchers may be obtained from the Business Office. The student must have a photo ID and printed course registration. b. Students entering the nursing program are required to purchase a copy of the Nursing Program Student Handbook annually in the fall semester and will abide by the policies contained within the most current Nursing Program Student Handbook. 4. The following items will be necessary for lab/clinical/practicum experiences a. Complete uniform includes student white uniform scrub/tunic top with Iowa Lakes student nursing logo on right sleeve, black uniform pants, (without elasticized or sleeve type legs) trousers, or skirt, no capris. If a shirt is worn under the scrub/tunic top it must be plain white. The uniform skirt must be black knee length. White or black shoes and white or nude hose or plain non-decorated white socks are to be worn. Shoes must have at least a strap on the back. The shoes must not have any large air vents. b. Iowa Lakes Photo ID badge c. Watch: Must have second hand or readout for seconds. d. Stethoscope e. Penlight f. Nursing Lab Pack 5. Other college services a. Information regarding housing, financial aid, and career counseling may be obtained from the Admissions Office. A college dormitory is available for housing on Emmetsburg, Estherville, and Spencer campuses. Rooms and apartments are available within the local communities. b. Student counseling services are available at the Success Center located at each campus. c. Malpractice insurance is purchased for the students by Iowa Lakes Community College. d. Each student will be considered a member of a nursing club. The purpose of the clubs is to foster professional development. Club officers are elected along with two class representatives. e. Students are encouraged to participate in student activities including the Student Senate and various other clubs. The policies and procedures set forth in this Nursing Program Prospective Student Bulletin are subject to change. Page 21